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| compost |
a mixture of decaying leaves, vegetables, or manure that is used to improve garden soil. |
| dung |
the manure of animals. |
| fertilizer |
Fertilizer is a substance that people add to soil to help plants grow. It is often made from dead plants and certain minerals. Manure from farm animals can also be used as fertilizer. |
| manure |
Manure is the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses. Manure is a useful substance because it can help plants grow. Farmers often spread it on their fields. |
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